CN1376327A - 用于对输出电容器进行充电的电压控制电路系统 - Google Patents

用于对输出电容器进行充电的电压控制电路系统 Download PDF

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CN1376327A
CN1376327A CN00813409.XA CN00813409A CN1376327A CN 1376327 A CN1376327 A CN 1376327A CN 00813409 A CN00813409 A CN 00813409A CN 1376327 A CN1376327 A CN 1376327A
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    • H02M3/07Conversion of dc power input into dc power output without intermediate conversion into ac by static converters using resistors or capacitors, e.g. potential divider using capacitors charged and discharged alternately by semiconductor devices with control electrode, e.g. charge pumps
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